Steve Aoki Releases 4OKI Single "Bring The Funk Back" With Reid Stefan

Old school meets new school as Steve Aoki partners with Reid Stefan for the massive single “Bring The Funk Back,” off of Aoki’s forthcoming 4OKI EP. Reid’s signature booty-music influence shines through on the wubby underground tune made club-ready by electrifying Aoki synths. Complementing the track is the third installment of the 4OKI video series,directed by LA-based visual artist David "Yarvo" Yarovesky and shot entirely in black & white.

The four-part extended visual stars supermodel Shaun Ross and features appearances from vlogger Malibu Dollface. It is a trek through Los Angeles’ fashionable underground styled by LA tastemaker brand/boutique The Well highlighting their own signature line, as well as wardrobe selections from the Dim Mak Collection and Frenemy. “Bring The Funk Back” follows the first two singles, collaborations with Autoerotique (“ILYSM”) and Shaun Frank(“Dope Girlz.”) The video for “Dope Girlz” was praised by Billboard for challenging gender roles and was premiered by iconic cultural publicationHarper’s Bazaar, who called the work, “mysterious and provocative.”
 
Steve Aoki unleashes the full 4OKI project next Friday, July 29. The groundbreaking EP is rounded out by the electro house track “Kids,” a dancefloor-filler produced alongside Danish superstar MORTEN that will be released the same day. The accompanying music video is the finale of the series and wraps up both the forward-thinking EP and the thrilling narrative within.

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Harper's Bazaar Premieres "Dope Girlz" by Steve Aoki & Shaun Frank

Today, July 15, offerings from STEVE AOKI’s dark, club-oriented opus 4OKI EP continue to surface with his Shaun Frank collab "Dope Girlz." It’s a bass house jam with a low-pitched vocal that beckons with a catchy hook to ‘keep sippin.’ Along with the song comes the second installment of the 4OKI video series.  Making its premiere today via Harper’s Bazaar, the video—directed by LA-based visual artist David "Yarvo" Yarovesky and shot entirely in black & white--stars famed vlogger Bejean Horowitz, aka Malibu Dollface, as “Lucy.” It’s a trek through Los Angeles’ fashionable underground styled by LA tastemaker brand/boutique The Well featuring wardrobe from the Dim Mak Collection and Frenemy in addition to The Well's own signature line.  “Dope Girlz” follows last week’s video debut of “ILYSM” by AOKI & Autoerotique featuring model Shaun Ross.  Look for the next two chapters to be revealed each week leading up to the release of 4OKI.
 
4OKI—due out July 29—aligns STEVE AOKI with his label Dim Mak's most promising talents, Autoerotique, Shaun Frank, MORTEN and Reid Stefan.

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STEVE AOKI & Felix Jaehn ft Adam Lambert "Can't Go Home" Out Now; Tribeca Film Fest Tix On Sale

Over a month ago, the internet sparked when world-renowned producer STEVE AOKI shared pictures and video of him in the studio with pop sensation Adam Lambert. Fans can now experience "Can't Go Home." Co-produced by Felix Jaehn--known for his work on OMI's global smash "Cheerleader"---and AOKI, the two come together for the first time to provide a very unique dance floor groove featuring Lambert. The song (which made its official premiere yesterday on People.com) is available now at all digital retailers on Ultra Music.
 
"This song is a genre crossing collaboration from two different worlds between myself and Felix Jaehn and that's the beauty in mixing it up and making something so unique as 'Can't Go Home,'" AOKI told People of the track.  "Adding one of the best vocalists in the world Adam Lambert on it just brings this special song to a whole new level. Super excited about sharing this with the world!"
 
"The recording session with Steve was so much fun!!! He's got such an upbeat energy!" says Adam Lambert of the song. 
 
"It's been great fun to work with Steve Aoki & Adam Lambert on this record. Both are experts of their craft," adds Felix Jaehn. "Together we combined three styles in one record which makes it sound super fresh!"
 
Listen to Steve Aoki & Felix Jaehn featuring Adam Lambert's "Can't Go Home" here: http://smarturl.it/CantGoHome

Meanwhile, tickets are on sale now here for the premiere of the documentary I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD--which takes a compelling look into the life and mind of STEVE AOKI, one of dance music's most hardworking, controversial and captivating characters--at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City Friday, April 15 at the Beacon Theatre. The screening will be followed by an exclusive conversation with AOKI and a live performance where fans and movie goers can experience the music that was created during the film.
 
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead was shot during the making of STEVE AOKI's Neon Future double album (Dim Mak/Ultra Music, 2014/15). It follows AOKI on his journey to play the biggest show of his career at Madison Square Garden and centers around his complex yet loving relationship with his father, the Benihana restaurant tycoon and former Olympian Rocky Aoki. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead comes from the minds behind JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI and explores similar themes of family bonds and expectations. It is directed by Justin Krook, produced Matthew Weaver (Rock of Ages), Matt Colon, Happy Walters and David Gelb (Chef's Table, TFF2015; Jiro Dreams of Sushi, TFF 2011).  

Read more about the film at:
https://tribecafilm.com/stories/interview-steve-aoki-sleep-when-im-dead-documentary-tribeca-film-festival / Purchase tickets at: http://smarturl.it/tbf

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Dim Mak Drops Greatest Hits of 2015 - The Remixes

Dim Mak’s “Greatest Hits 2015: Remixes” offers a selection of the best remixed tracks to come off the label from the past year. A collection of hits ranging from progressive and electro to trap and dancehall (and everything in between), the compilation features artists like Keys N Krates, SBCR aka The Bloody Beetroots, ChrisLorenzo, Nom De Strip, Yellow Claw, Autoerotique, Lil Jon and many more!
 
A diverse opus containing twenty-three high-profile remixes, Dim Mak’s Greatest Hits 2015: Remixes pays homage to the label’s distinct proclivity for putting fresh spins on proven originals. This year, international hits like Blasterjaxx’s “Forever” and Botnek’s “Tremors” received remix treatments to chart-topping effect, as did Torro Torro’s remix of Autoerotique and Max Styler’s “Badman,” which has surpassed 5 million plays on SoundCloud. Alongside seminal classics are several previously unreleased tracks, like the JiKay remix of Keys N Krates’ breakthrough banger “Dum Dee Dum” that's racked up a staggering 62 million plays on YouTube. The collection also features standout reworks from Dim Mak’s brightest producers, including Retrohandz, Panic City, Max Styler and of course head honcho Steve Aoki.   
 
Every remix on Dim Mak’s Greatest Hits 2015: Remixes pushes the boundaries of its original predecessor, presenting the track in a groundbreaking way. Whether it’s WRECKVGE flipping Garmiani’s “Zaza” into a booming trap beast or Habstrakt adding his signature bass house wubs to Dirtyphonics & UZ’s “Hustle Hard,” each remix embodies Dim Mak’s unmatched ability to transform and enhance it’s own music.
 
With their 20th anniversary on the horizon, Dim Mak is poised for a colossal 2016. The label’s biggest players are all slated for major releases early in the year and will set the tone for what is sure to be another stellar year for Steve Aoki’s preeminent dance music label.

Dim Mak Greatest Hits 2015: Remixes
Autoerotique & Max Styler - Badman (Torro Torro Remix)
Keys N Krates - Dum Dee Dum (JiKay Remix)
Yellow Claw & Cesqeaux - Legends (feat. Kalibwoy) [Sudden Beatz Remix]
Max Styler & Charlie Darker - D2B (Steve Aoki Remix)
Crookers - I Just Can't (feat. Jeremih) [Chris Lorenzo Remix]
Little Boots - No Pressure (Vicetone Remix)
Botnek - Tremors (feat. Go Comet!) [Kill FM Remix]
Lil Jon - Get Loose (Garmiani Remix)
Blasterjaxx - Forever (feat. Courtney Janaé) [Caked Up Remix]
Dirtyphonics & UZ - Hustle Hard (feat. Trinidad Jame$) [Habstrakt Remix]
Keys N Krates - Save Me (feat. Katy B) [Naderi Remix]
Shift K3Y & Born Dirty - Misbehave (Panic City Remix)
Florian Picasso - The Shape (Steve Aoki Edit)
Chocolate Puma - Rubberband Lazer (feat. Maikal X) [Skitzofrenix Remix]
Garmiani - Zaza (WRECKVGE Remix)
SBCR - SPIDER (Ricky Mears Remix)
Nom De Strip - Bad Things (Max Styler Remix)
New World Sound & Reece Low - Bounce That (Trifo & Tyron Hapi Remix)
BOTH - Straight Outta Line (PeaceTreaty Remix)
FIGHT CLVB - #SUS (feat. Carly Burns) [Retrohandz Remix]
Uberjak’d & Reece Low - BLTR (Wongo Remix)
Swanky Tunes - Skin & Bones (feat. Christian Burns) [Zeskullz Remix]
Giraffage & Viceroy - Impression of You (feat. Patrick Baker) [Electric Mantis Remix]

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Pharrell Williams Joins WatchTheDuck In "Inside The Trojan Horse"

Last year was exceptionally momentous for WatchTheDuck. The collective released their highly anticipated EP, The Trojan Horse in November 2015, which featured collaborations with Pharrell Williams, T.I., Steve Aoki, and more. The Trojan Horse was released via Dim Mak / Epic Records and is now available on iTunes here. Billboard quotes the collective’s dynamic as “EDM with hip-hop weaving in soulful hooks and high-energy production meant to evoke emotion.” The Trojan Horse also received solid support from Zane Lowe on Beats 1, Fader, Complex, and more.

Continuing the momentum of last year’s success, WatchTheDuck releases Episode One: i am OTHER from their newly launched “Inside The Trojan Horse” series. The videos provide an in-depth look at the essence of WTD's formation, purpose and development, highlighting all of the hard work they put into the collective. Episode one includes a roundtable discussion featuring WatchTheDuck and Pharrell Williams, which can be viewed here.
 
WatchTheDuck kicked off their holiday season with an exclusive mix for Ministry of Sound’s 12 Days of Mixmas (Stream). Additionally, fans heard the collective’s new single “Stretch 2-3-4” feat Pharrell Williams on a Samsung Galaxy commercial (Watch). Recently, WTD celebrated a #1 spot on Hype Machine’s Twitter Chart with MERCE’s fresh take on “Making Luv to the Beat” feat. T.I & DJ E-Feezy (Listen). WatchTheDuck is making major headway in 2016 and is thrilled to continue connecting with fans through their artistry. 

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